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Alternative Wedding Guestbook Ideas

So you’ve finished planning all the big details for your wedding and now in home stretch.  It’s time to think about all the remaining wedding items you may need to purchase  or make such as wedding favors, money box,  and the guestbook.  Rather than traditional guestbooks, we’ve come up with some alternative wedding guestbook ideas.  Hope these ideas will help you come up with a fun and unique guestbook idea that is all about you.

Mason Jar of Hearts

Photo credit: Etsy

Photo credit: Etsy

Message in a Bottle

Photo credit: Glamour and Grace Blog

Photo credit: Glamour and Grace Blog

Wooden State Cutout – Perfect for long distance couples.

Photo credit: Southern Weddings Magazine

Photo credit: Southern Weddings Magazine

Message box

Photo credit: The Perfect Palette

Photo credit: The Perfect Palette

Puzzle guestbook

Photo credit: Etsy

Photo credit: Etsy

Westlake Village Inn

We recently did a  site visit at Westlake Village Inn which is located in the Conejo Valley.  This 17-acre resort offers a luxurious retreat destination for its guests.  The venue offers several stunning options for ceremony sites.  The sites range from $1500 – $5000 which includes chairs, microphone and speaker, water station, gift and guestbook tables and one night stay in a courtyard hotel room.

Tuscan Garden

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Mediteranneo Gazebo

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Lakeside Gazebo

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There are also many beautiful sites perfect for bride and groom and wedding party photos.

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There are several reception spaces available with spaces ranging from 50 person capacity up to 200 person capacity.  Dinner reception packages starts from $80.00 per person up to $150.00 per person.

For more information on the venue, visit the Westlake Village Inn website here.

Unique Place Setting Ideas

We love to plan weddings that show off the personality of the bride and groom.  We found the following unique place setting ideas that have inspired us.  These place settings give guests a feel for the type of wedding they are attending.  We hope you find one that you like and may possibly use at your own wedding.

Photo credit: 100 Layer Cake

Photo credit: 100 Layer Cake

Photo credit: Wedding Star

Photo credit: Wedding Star

Photo credit: French Wedding Style

Photo credit: French Wedding Style

Photo credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Photo credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Photo credit: Mod Wedding

Photo credit: Mod Wedding

Photo credit: Once Wed

Photo credit: Once Wed

Photo credit: Ruffled

Photo credit: Ruffled

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Photo credit: The Perfect Palette

Photo credit: The Perfect Palette

Photo credit: Wedding Chicks

Photo credit: Wedding Chicks

Wedding Save The Date Ideas

You’re engaged!  Congratulations!  Most of you will begin compiling the guest list and think about whether or not you should send out wedding save the dates.  Save the dates are highly recommended if you are planning a destination wedding or getting married during peak travel times.  Sending out save the dates will give your guests time to make travel arrangements.  We recommend sending out save the dates at least 6 months prior  to your wedding day.

So now that you have decided that you need to send out save the dates, we have prepared some different ways of making this announcement to your friends and family.  Enjoy!

Tying the knot card. 

Photo credit - Brit + Co

Photo credit – Brit + Co

Perfect for a destination wedding – Save the date luggage tags. 

Photo credit: Feedly

Photo credit: Feedly

Planning a formal affair – send your guests some confetti to show them what’s to come.  

Photo credit - Green Wedding Shoes

Photo credit – Green Wedding Shoes

For the book lovers, send your guests save the date bookmarks!  

Photo credit - Etsy

Photo credit – Etsy

Save the date passports – perfect for a beach wedding.  

Photo credit: Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo credit: Oh So Beautiful Paper

Last but not least, how about some fun balloon save the dates for your guests?

Photo Credit - Weddings Illustrated

Photo Credit – Weddings Illustrated

Unique Wedding Menu Ideas

One of the key components to a wedding is the food selection.  Whether you are offering a sit down dinner with courses, food stations or buffet, you can add your own personal finishing touch by using an unique way of displaying the menu.  We have selected some fun and unique wedding menu ideas for those looking for some inspiration.

Menu painted on a wooden pallet for an outdoor reception.  

Photo credit: Intimate Weddings

Photo credit: Intimate Weddings

Menu printed on a table cloth.

Photo Credit: Southern Weddings

Photo Credit: Southern Weddings

Simply add a finishing touch to a simple menu by adding some other elements.  

Rustic wedding menu with spring of rosemary - project wedding

Photo Credit: Project Wedding

Menu printed on a paper bag filled with all the essentials.  

Photo credit: Brit + Co

Photo credit: Brit + Co

An elegant way of display your menu – food choices written on a mirror.  

Photo credit: MODwedding

Photo credit: MODwedding

Menu printed on a linen.  

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Menu on chocolate – edible too!   

Photo credit: Jolie Jolie Design

Photo credit: Jolie Jolie Design

 

Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark, California

We were invited to attend the Open House at Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark, California. It’s a beautiful venue with many options.  The venue itself allows for capacity up to 500 with buffet or seated options available.  It’s nestled on a gorgeous outdoor space with tropical setting, waterfall, a lake and beautiful landscape.

Ceremony Site Options:

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Bridal Suite:

Outdoor space:

Contact Info:

Tel: 805-529-6699

Email: RDLPWeddings@aol.com

3566 Sunset Valley Road, Moorepark, CA 93021

The London West Hollywood

We had the opportunity to attend an event at The London West Hollywood and checked out the event spaces available.  We absolutely loved the poolside space and Rooftop West with panoramic views of West Hollywood and the LA skyline. The poolside can accommodate up to 300 guests.  Rooftop West can accommodate up to 250 for dinner and 300 for ceremony and cocktails.

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Photo credit: The London West Hollywood Website

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The Hampton Court is another available space with a rose garden overlooking West Hollywood.  The space can accommodate up to 275 for ceremony, 400 for dinner or 600 for cocktails.

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Photo credit: The London West Hollywood Website

A 4,000 square feet of ballroom space is also available at The London. It can accommodate up to 275 for dinner and 350 for ceremony and cocktails.

Contact info:

Tel: 310-358-7749

Email: mgustashaw@thelondonweho.com

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood CA  90069

 

Jillian and Josh’s Wedding at The Loft on Pine

We had the privilege of planning of Jillian and Josh’s wedding at The Loft on Pine.   Jillian was a kind-hearted and easy going bride and Josh was a soft spoken and caring groom.  We truly enjoyed coordinating all the details for them at the amazing venue in Long Beach.  Check out some of the photo highlights from the wedding.

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Jillian’s gorgeous wedding dress and picture with Grandma in the beautiful bridal suite.

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Delicate and intimate DIY details by Jillian and her mom

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Ceremony and Reception with simple floral elements

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Our lovely bride and groom

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Thank you Loft on Pine!

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Photos by Mark Brooke Photographers

Venue: The Loft on Pine

Caterer: Jay’s Catering

 

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